CANCELLED: Wings — Main Wing Spar; Placards and Markings — Interior Placards — Installation; Aircraft Flight Manual / Operational Limitations — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2023-0048-E
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What to do
Affected operators and maintenance organizations should await the forthcoming Revision 3 of CEAPR Service Bulletin 221201 for instructions on removing the operational limitations and placards previously installed. No immediate action or compliance is required as per this cancellation notice. For any technical questions, stakeholders should contact CEAPR or EASA Safety Information Section as provided.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2023-0048-CN cancels the previous Emergency AD 2023-0048-E concerning the main wing spars, interior placards, and aircraft flight manual amendments for CEAPR DR 400 series aeroplanes. This cancellation applies to all serial numbers of the DR 400 variants and addresses the previously identified potential structural issue with main wing spars. The notice confirms that the bonding of the affected main wing spars is now considered acceptable and no longer poses an unsafe condition.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2023-0048-CN officially cancels Emergency AD 2023-0048-E, removing the flight prohibitions and operational limitations previously imposed on certain CEAPR DR 400 aeroplanes. It reflects updated findings that the main wing spar bonding is safe, negating the need for the earlier mandated placards and flight manual amendments. The cancellation also anticipates the publication of a revised service bulletin to guide removal of prior restrictions.
Why it matters
This cancellation is significant for operators and maintenance organizations as it lifts previous operational restrictions and flight prohibitions on affected CEAPR DR 400 aircraft, allowing normal operations to resume. It reduces the regulatory burden and clarifies compliance requirements, ensuring that maintenance and flight crews are not required to implement unnecessary limitations. Accurate understanding of this cancellation helps avoid confusion and ensures continued airworthiness management aligns with current safety assessments.
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